I treated myself to a wonderful dinner on the last day of my vacation. The waiter was wonderful, very professional and personable. The food was OUTSTANDING! I loved the Roots Salad (the homemade apple cider vinaigrette is one of the best dressings I have ever tasted), the lobster was succulent, and the Key Lime Pie was a great way to top off the meal! I also thought the prices were very reasonable. Definitely recommend this restaurant! read more

Riverfront Social - Maybe the best Key Lime pie I have had! - American Near Me - Crystal River, Florida

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First I'll say the food we had was very good..no complaints. Prices were reasonable for semi fine dining. I had a bacon and mushroom pasta that was great but did need a piece of garlic bread and it would have been perfect. I had to ask our server if we could get started with drinks before we ordered. He was pleasant about it and probably just forgot? Service was just ok. Didn't really have any ambiance. It was late afternoon and the restaurant was quiet. We are new to the area and are trying out the local restaurants, so while I doubt I'll go back, if asked I would recommend them for their food quality. read more

A group of us met for dinner and socializing. The dining area is perfect for small group to get together for good time and a meal. The staff were friendly and very accommodating. They made sure we were taken care of while not imposing on our gathering. We had a variety of dishes, from appetizers to entrees and drinks. All of which were prepared and presented professionally. The was nothing disappointing about this meal. We will likely return again and you should give it a try too. read more

We came for Father's Day dinner with family. It's not a large restaurant but the service was very slow. From being seated to check was over 2 hours for a party of 11. They did give us a head's up that the kitchen was slow but this is no gourmet spot. Dropping fish and fries in grease shouldn't take an hour. The view sells it. I am not sure I would return, but it was nice to gather with family to celebrate our fathers. The waitress, Shannon, was helpful and kind. read more

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Following a visit to her orthodontist, my wife and I were in search of a place along the water for a late lunch. Having been to The Crab Plant and Waterfront Social, we were looking forward to trying out something different. Bayside Kraft Kitchen had good reviews so we headed out there after a side trip to Hunter Springs Park to hopefully see some manatees. Being a warmer late December day, we only saw perhaps 2 of those gentle giants in the water. At 3 PM, Bayside opened its doors to diners. Unbeknownst to us, they were having their Happy Hour which apparently is quite popular so there were quite a few tables occupied with a long table reserved for a bigger group. We were seated promptly in a booth with a view of the water and presented the menu. We already perused the menu online and knew what we wanted. We ordered the Pork Belly Bites as an appetizer. My wife ordered the Crab Cake Dinner and I had the Smashburger. The pork belly appetizer was quite delicious! Loved the crunchiness of the pork belly cubes tempered by the pickled onions and that savory sauce. My wife was raving about her crab cakes! She loved its crispy exterior and the freshness of the crab meat shined through...and that lemon white wine butter reduction was the perfect complement. She even liked the succotash and the arugula salad it was served with. My burger was well prepared, with juicy patties and soft buns. All in all, a very enjoyable meal. Our server, Trevor, was on it! Friendly, attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. Nice ambience as well! We'll definitely be back. Late lunch for 2 came out to just over $71 with tip. read more

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I Order blackened grouper with shrimp comp and it was not fresh. And the potato was over cook ask for another one and the same thing I ask for a outside table and it has ants had to move to another one The amount ok food was not allot read more

Riverfront Social - Outside table - American Near Me - Crystal River, Florida

Stopping for lunch. We have drove by here so many times. Today was the day! Very nice inside with great views of the water Started with the crab corn chowder. Amazing! So delicious. Perfect consistency. FriED BOLOGNA/ brassSSTOWN, NC COUNTRY BOLOGNA, WHITE RICAN CHEESE, MUSTARD SLAW. So good!!! Instead of a thick cut piece of bologna it was lots on thinly sliced slices. Really well done. The mustard slaw was so perfect with the fried bologna. Deb chose the crab cake app as here meal. All of it with the salad and succotash was well paired. Great food. Chilled laid back atmosphere. Would sit outside next time but inside is so nice. Service was awesome. Lindsey Was so nice and friendly. Can't wait to come back. read more

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Very good dinner. Crab Cakes were good. Scallops and Polenta were excellent. Beet salad was very good. Good service. My only question was we made a reservation through open table and they didn't put us near the windows by the bay. No one was sitting there. My wife felt the 9oz. Wine pour was light. O real a great dinner! read more

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Amazing! This place is such a gem. Hard to believe somewhere this good exists in Crystal River but it does. My husband and I worked our way through as much of the menu as possible. Highlights were the whipped feta with honey, pickled onion, pistachios and grilled bread and the brussel sprouts with a not spicy but full of flavor maple gochujang sauce. Would 100% get these both again! The crab corn chowder was good (per hubs) and the special was a flounder fillet on basil risotto with green beans. He said was excellent. Our server Ethan was absolutely exceptional. Really lovely experience! 10/10 guys, thank you! read more

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We went here for dinner on the Saturday night before Mother's Day, at 6:00pm. It was pouring rain outside. Inside was like a walk in freezer. Mom warned me to bring a wrap but I was still cold and so was my hubby. Mom also asked if we could have a booth on the side of the big open floor but they said all tables were booked and put us right in the middle. Our waitress luckily had a very penetrating voice so we were able to hear her. Fried Brussels sprouts- first batch arrived lukewarm. We pointed this out and our waitress brought a hot one. I saw at least one other order go back to the kitchen. Lobster tails - properly cooked! Not easy. It came with Brussels again so I asked for them sautéed. The mashed potatoes were well seasoned but could have been hotter. Short ribs - just ok. Came with risotto and more Brussels sprouts. Catfish - good flavors and arrived hot. Old Fashioned - the waitress took the glass away before all the drink was gone. My husband wasn't going to say anything but my uncle and mom did. With a smirk (indicating she thought we were scamming her) she said she would bring another. She eventually did. The view is supposed to be spectacular in the sun. When the rain let up you could kind of tell. Summary - the only vegetables they have are succotash and sprouts so don't get the sprout app. We had a nice time but we certainly weren't comfortable. The bar was really slow. If I lived closer I might give this place another try on a less busy night. Probably not though, it didn't feel as if they wanted us back. read more

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We love Bayside Kraft! It is a welcome dining restaurant for our little haven. Other than a little hiccup with the greeter, our last experience there was flawless! We had a fantastic server, I believe her name was Nicole? Anyway, once we were in her care, we had a blast. Each of us have our favorites. My husband got the filet and we all swear it's the best around! I started with the beet & burrata salad which is incredible! Friends had the pork chop - yum - the mushroom pasta the crab cakes, St. Louis ribs and sadly, there was no room for dessert. We went around the table and just couldn't find fault anywhere! The restaurant is always super clean! Plenty of parking!! Love it! read more

Nice atmosphere is about the best I can say. The food was mediocre. We ordered the seafood platter broiled and shared. It all tasted like it came from the grocery store, small shrimp, tiny scallops, bland hush puppies, served with grilled veggies. The veggies and baked potato were the best part of the meal. None of the food was even hot, like it had been broiled earlier and reheated. We won't be going back. read more

My first official "sit down" meal while visiting my sunshine sister in Florida! Hands down amazing!!!!!! The interior has high ceilings and a very spacious feel. There are a row of booths to your left, the bar is to the right and as you walk towards the out door patio there are plenty of tables that fill up the rest of the space. We sat at a booth:) Casey was our server and Alex was the manager that day. Both were on point making sure we received the best appies, cocktails & main meal! Dawne and I started off our evening with a coconut martini for her & a lemon drop for moi! Cheers!!! It only got better from there: the whipped feta served with charred sour dough, scored a 5/5 on the Te-see B. thumbs up chart:) For main dishes: I got the South Western Salad with Grilled Chicken & Apple Cider Vinaigrette 5/5 - so fresh and absolutely delicious! Dawne ordered the Burrata & Beets Salad w/grilled salmon 5/5 For Dessert: Key Lime Pie 5/5 *We splurged and had 2 cocktails each! Why not?! We were celebrating our 1 year anniversary of meeting in RL! *Happy Hour ends at 5pm *Their lunch menu is different than the dinner menu but ask to see it, they are very accommodating here! *Amazing view of the water and sunset *Available for private events *Plenty of parking in the lot *Easy access for wheel chairs and walkers read more

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Outstanding food and service! Great outside seating!! Definitely one of our favorite Dinning spots! Highly recommend!! read more

Happy hour bayside! We stopped here before heading home from our scallop trip for their happy hour. We sat on the patio over looking the water and boat ramp. Beautiful and entertaining. The happy hour is great. Appetizers and beverages for $6 and under. We ordered a few apps to share including the shrimp, chicken tenders, whipped feta and corn bread fritters. I couldn't pick a favorite if I tried they were all incredible. The restaurant is absolutely stunning. Beautifully decorated, clean, modern sleek and welcoming. Our server Eva was so sweet. She provided direction on the menu, offered specials and was great with interactions with our entire table. We highly recommend this spot to anyone coming through. You will not be disappointe! read more

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Stop in at my parent's favorite restaurant to get a basic seafood dinner. It was clear they had done a remodel and it looked nice. I told them we had not been here since the remodel. What they failed to mention was they were a totally different restaurant with different owners and a new and more expensive menu. What I call an ambush. I proposed we leave and go somewhere we prefer, but my mom was mortified at the idea of walking out. I told her I have walked out of nicer places than this. She was not comforted by that idea. My mother could find nothing on the menu . Luckily we were able to cobble together a basic shrimp and fries meal for her. I went with the burger to keep it cheap. The menu is limited and fancy. The view of the water is still lovely and the dining room is definitely classier. Waiting to see what the meal brings. Limited choices of vegetables so we went with the side Caesar salads. They were pretty good. A little heavy on the pepper. My burger was good. Mom's shrimp (small portion) was good but spicy so she didn't finish. Same with the fries. They have added a wheelchair ramp and it was easy to navigate. Dreading the bill. read more

Riverfront Social - Sunset out the back window and outside seating. - American Near Me - Crystal River, Florida

We went there for a late lunch and the view is amazing as well as the food and service. We had the appetizers. The scallops were amazing, pork belly was a little sweet but delicious, cornbread is a must. We tried the corn chowder and it was pretty good but not a fav. I would def go back and get those apps again. read more

Riverfront Social - Scallops - American Near Me - Crystal River, Florida

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You can arrive by land or sea at Bayside Kraft Kitchen...a charming restaurant located on the sparkling waters of Kings Bay. This local eatery offers up a gorgeous upscale atmosphere with a welcoming outdoor deck complete with twinkling lights and a gentle breeze where you can savor the essence of Crystal River, in addition to stunning views of the bay. The interior is decorated with a cozy, rustic feel and presents a unique dining experience with a focus on fresh, locally sourced ingredients, creative cocktails and ample portion sizes. Kudos to Casey for his impeccable service. And many thanks to Alex, the proficient MOD, who recommended the Whipped Feta with drizzled honey, toasted pistachios, pickled onions, grilled sourdough points & micro-greens. Chef's kiss. read more

Riverfront Social - It's Lemon Drop Martini time. - American Near Me - Crystal River, Florida

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BKK went from my regular favorite restaurant in CR to off my radar. My most recent experience was slow, slow, slow, slow... did I mention slow??? Service. Get this, I was sitting at the bar. Not sure why Kalen is not there anymore... he provided excellent service and fantastic drinks. I ordered the Pork Chop. Yes, I know it takes a little longer to cook it to a crisp. And then forget that I ordered mashed potatoes not sweet potatoes. Anyway, I'm saddened that I can't recommend BKK anymore. Good luck... I'll try back in a couple years if still in business. read more

Putting aside the fact that it is as Mother's Day and we waited over 30 minutes to receive our appetizers seemed unreasonable. But, there is absolutely NO EXCUSE to serve lukewarm filet mignon entrees. The steak, the potato, and the vegetables were all barely warm. Will not be returning. read more

Clean and open, with outdoor seating on the water (that we didn't get there early enough for, unfortunately). Came for lunch and had great service. Some crazy piano music of pop hits, was a little unusual, and a bit of an ear worm if you ask me. Nice lunch, tasty. read more

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I'll start off by saying the food was great and our waiter was excellent, friendly and engaging. The management was strange and may have tried to swindle us. We ordered salads and dinner. When I ordered the grouper fish platter it's listed as MKT$ so I asked how much and was told $22, which was fine so I ordered it. The salads didn't come before the meal and the waiter apologized and said they would come off the bill. The manager also came over and apologized and offered to comp us dessert too, which was a great way of making up for the salad mishap. No issues, problem taken care of. The bill comes and we noticed (not at first) that the grouper was listed as $50 instead of $22...huge difference. When confronted the manager tried to claim that the quoted cost of $22 was only the market up charge on the base price of $18. I have never heard of this but I would think the waiter should have offered the total cost if this is true. You'll also notice that the total is $40 and not $50 as shown on the check, the manager fumbled a non answer and adjusted it down to $22. Did the manager try and recoup the comped dessert and voided salads by charging a highly inflated price on the grouper hoping we wouldn't notice? It seems like it but who knows. Bottom line, pay attention to your checks when they come out. read more

We were a party of seven without a reservation on a busy evening. They were booked but they were able to accommodate us. That speaks highly of the superb service we received while there. They even let us pre-order as we were waiting for our table. They have an amazing happy hour where you can get appetizers and cocktails for $5. Don't let the low price fool you into thinking they are small or unappealing. They come out looking chef crafted and filling. I wish I would have taken pictures but they may be on their website. Here is my take on the following appetizers we ordered: Jalapeño Cheddar Corn Bread- comes on a skillet and it is one of the best tasting cornbreads I have ever had. It has just a mild kick to it if you like spicy! Whipped Feta- served with grilled bread. The taste was delightful and easily spreadable . Fried Brussels Sprouts- Although they were tasty, I did not think they were above average. Street Corn- Great tasting Achiote Shrimp- tow large shrimp over street corn. I never tasted shrimp this good with a smoky flavor. Pork Belly Bites- just average to me. They were on the crispy side. Chicken bites- I ordered these for my daughter and she liked them but I can't really give an opinion I orders these Lemon Drop Martini and I thought it was really refreshing, just the right amount of tartness and not too sweet. We shared the appetizers and were satisfied. Next time I plan to order an entree!! The restaurant was on the water and it was very clean and inviting inside. They also have outside seating. read more

I've been here 3 times now and it seems to be very inconsistent but not terrible. The apps are always great and so are the salads! I love the root veggie salad with burrata I had. It was fresh and delicious. I recently went and ordered the steak and fries and the fries were sooo good! The steak wasn't very good... it was gray and had no sear or seasoning to it. It was cooked to medium as I requested but looked as if it was baked in the oven. Maybe that's on me for ordering steak at a seafood restaurant but I was hopeful it was going to be decent and it was not. The happy hour here is definitely where it's at! Especially for trying out a few different things on the menu. read more

The outside is not impressive but it inside is beautiful with great views of the water. Service was on point and pleasant, the food outstanding overall. We had the Korean pork belly- flavor was fabulous, a few pieces dry/overcooked but only a few. Crab cakes- I was told they were amazing, they were inhaled (lol) so I did not try a bite. The same went for the salmon!!!! The ribeye at $48 was meh for me, it needed more seasoning but my dd ate it with the grilled sweet potato and enjoyed it. I will say the grilled sweet potato is beyond delicious. We then shred the choc chip mint gelato and the guava mango cheesecake. The layer was perfection, not too sweet or heavy, the flavor combo was again perfection. My advice order your own and don't share! read more

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Foods service and ambience all worth a stop!! Marked it to go back next time I am in the area! Crab cakes are excellent, SO MUCH crab! read more

I want to love this place because of the location and the decor, but the quality of the food doesn't meet the expectation. Staff is friendly and accommodating, the food is meh. This time we ordered whipped feta, salmon, short rib. The feta is awesome, but the toast points are awful. White bread cut into triangles and grilled (taste like the gas on the grill). They ruined an awesome app. They salmon was excessively charred- (completely burnt ends) lacking seasoning, and sweet potatoes over charred as well... difficult to eat. The short rib was tender but very dry and lacked seasoning and arrived room temp. The salmon was steaming so I need to credit that. The corn salad ... corn over cooked and was mealy. Servers are nice and the place is clean and super cute. We have tried it repeatedly thinking maybe it was an off night..... wish I could find the good night. Sigh read more

Food, service & ambiance / all were excellent. This is my third or fourth time here with different company - all seemed to enjoy. We have done the whipped feta w/honey etc. (one of my personal favorites), beets & burrata & the Caesar salad for lighter/starters. On past visits ribs, burgers & crab cakes have been a success and today's shrimp & grits (as shown, deconstructed...) and fresh grouper handheld with gorgeous French fries were incredibly good. Waiter Casey was eager to please (and all help on each visit have been attentive). I see they are open 11-9 DAILY!!! And they offer a happy hour. Go for it! read more

Riverfront Social - Shrimp 'n grits w/ tomato sofrito - prettier when served - American Near Me - Crystal River, Florida

Caraden was our server and she done a great job. She was full of information about the food and drinks and very attentive to our needs. The place is clean and fresh. Everything we ordered was well plated,fresh, hot and tasty. We will be back to try it again. read more

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I went yesterday for Lunch...they have redone the inside and it was Fresh and nice looking...nice Menus for Lunch and Dinner with a good variety..we had Alex and I must say he was super attentive and do not miss a beat..best service I have experienced in quite a while, I will be bringing a large group here and requesting him for sure! Food came out nice and quick...I ordered the Whipped Feta, just a light bite today and oh my gosh..it was delicious! It is served with charred toast pieces and I asked that they add some Kalamata Olives on mine and remove the Onions ..it was so good..presentation on all the meals was very impressive....everyone loved what they got...I am looking forward to coming for Dinner and trying their wonderful menu! Indoor and outdoor seating as well.. read more

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Great food for crystal river! The restaurant is so clean & the decor ISN'T eclectic or country-esque (tacky), a good change of pace for Citrus County. The menu is simple but elevated, with perfect portions. Both dishes tasted great & were fun to eat :D If anyone else struggles with a stomachache after eating most restaurant food-- we left feeling great. To me, that's a big indicator of kitchen cleanliness & product quality. The host was super cute & was kind enough to let us sit outside!! Our server got the kitchen to split our dishes for us, with no charge, which was really thoughtful. Lovely, modern restaurant. read more

Riverfront Social - Campanelle dish, smashburger & jalapeño cornbread - American Near Me - Crystal River, Florida

Before I jump into this I want to preface it by saying our waiter was awesome. He was attentive and inviting and did a great job. We were in the area for a day and chose this place based on Yelp. The outside doesn't look so great but the inside is very nice. Well decorated. But you go to a restaurant for the food right? So that is why they get two stars. We went for lunch. It's a very limited menu. I got the fried shrimp thinking we're close to the gulf, gotta have seafood. It was $19 and I got 4 shrimp lol. That's right, 4 shrimp. They also mention how they home house made fries so I had really high hopes. But they were soft and barely more than room temperature. The shrimp were also not hot. It wasn't like the place was packed, you'd think they would at least get the food temperature right. But not even close. My wife got a salad and added chicken. 20 bucks! That's insane. Now she did say it was good but not 20 dollar salad good. Overall it was a disappointment. Overpriced for what you get and a big miss on food temperature. We'll have to mark this one off our list unfortunately. read more

All the food is great- smash burger, Brussel sprouts appetizer, chicken bites w/ side of cilantro ranch, pork belly, clams, whipped feta, short ribs, crab cake, all the things!! Drinks are delish too!! If you are near Crystal River you must stop in. Ou won't be disappointed! Oh, and did I mention the view of the water?? read more

I used to love this place. I have brought over 10 couples there because the happy hour was so good and reasonable. I went away for the summer and came back and brought another couple to find out that the prices went up and portions went down. Ended up paying $1 a piece for a pork belly BITE. So sad to say that I won't be referring anymore couples.. read more

Disappointed, walked in without a reservation, asked for outside table as it was cold inside. Hostess stated there was one table left, as we were walking outside the staff that was standing around just looked at us, like hmmm. we ordered the crab corn chowder, it came out lIke warm, sent back did not come back much hotter. Southwest salad had no flavor, lots of dressing. The others had the smash burger, they stated was good. the waiter was very nice and attentive, give him five stars. By the time we were finishing our meal only two other tables outside were occupied. For a higher scale restaurant was not impressed. read more

We drove there last night, 45 min., for dinner.Food was very good, waitress was wonderful, manager checked on us several times. But... we went there for Alaskan king crab legs and oysters on the half shell which is featured on their website and was informed that they stopped serving both a couple months ago.. Call ahead to make sure they have what you want.. read more

This is my favorite restaurant in the area! The food was AMAZING! Keith was a perfect server: friendly, knowledgeable, attentiveand explained menu items. We had Chilean Sea Bass and Pork Chop. You can switch out the side dishes easily. read more

Honestly, I'm really impressed. Me and some friends went here for dinner. We all had nothing but great things to say about how delicious the food was. Also our waitress Karen was on top of everything. Drinks, apps, bussed the table between to keep it from getting too cluttered. 3 of us got the ribs, everyone was saying it's maybe the best they have had. Coconut Gelato was also note worthy. If you're a tequila person order the mezcal paloma. This place nailed it. read more

Our server was really wonderful. The ambience is great. You could dine outside if you want by the water. I ordered the Filet, medium rare and the temperature on it was perfect, and it was so tender. Prior, I ordered the Athens salad with no tomatoes. Literally the best salad I've ever gotten! Everything in it had such good flavor. read more

Riverfront Social - I ordered the fillet medium rare, and it comes with mashed potatoes and very super crispy brussels sprouts and a black pepper sauce. - American Near Me - Crystal River, Florida

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Was my first time eating here. We were a party of 4 celebrating my birthday. My son recommended this place. The place looks clean and well kept nicely decorated. Lindsey our waitress and bar tender was great told us the specials Ossobuco and 2 were ordered along with shrimp and pasta (but shrimp and grits were brought out instead) and my short rib. My drink and wine were on point. One of the Ossobucos was horrible and was replaced by another short rib order. Key lime pies were great! Quite a meal out all in all. I'd go back but one at our table is not interested in returning. read more